Planning and Development Services (PDS) works to improve the Health and Quality of Life for residents throughout our Region through its grant writing and technical assistance in regards to recreational and leisure activities. The Department has contracted with numerous communities to provide comprehensive planning for parks and recreational activities and to secure Recreation Grants from the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The Department is currently engaged in recreation planning activities in manu communities in our Region, which were funded in past Grants Cycles.